FLIRT RIGHT!

1. HAVE FUN

Be playful, light-hearted and spontaneous. Show your vulnerability.

2. USE PROPS

Never leave home without a prop because they are great natural conversation starters. Good props include: unusual jewellery, a distinctive bag, an interesting book, a foreign newspaper or international magazine etc.

3. GET AN ATTITUDE

A good flirt is self-confident and not afraid to take risks. Be enthusiastic, open and positive.

4. START A CONVERSATION

The best opening line is simply saying, 'hello'. Talk about the surroundings, ask a question, ask for help, make a joke, or state an opinion. Be calm and composed but approach the person you admire before he/she walks out of the bar or past you in the street and never to be seen again!

5. USE FLATTERY

Compliment the person you're flirting with. The best compliments have an element of surprise about them, something that makes the 'flirtee' realize that you've noticed something interesting about them.

6. SHOW THOSE PEARLY WHITES

Smile. It's contagious. A smile lights up your face and draws people to you. Try it!

7. BE ASSERTIVE

Don't be passive; change your behavior. If you like what you see, by all means, go for it!

8. LOOK

Make eye contact, but don’t stare – it’s such a turn off

9. LISTEN

Take the time to really listen to what's being said to you; listening is a true art and the person you're flirting with will appreciate it. Everyone loves to be heard.

10. GO IT ALONE

If you're with a group of friends, wait until you're alone before you approach someone. That way, if you're rejected, it's not in front of a gang of people.

SOURCE: www.match.com

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